Award Winning Event Strategist Driving Growth and Transformation For YOU | Plug-and-Play Project Manager | Technology Enthusiast | Always Curious

Shaping the Future of International Meetings | Collaborative Growth | Event Transformation

Curiosity - Innovation - Storytelling

As the Regional Director for North America at ICCA, I am passionate about driving growth and fostering collaboration within the global meetings and events industry. ICCA has stood at the forefront of shaping the future of international association meetings since 1963, and I'm honoured to be part of a team that champions innovation, sustainability, and advocacy on a global scale.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of strategizing, planning, and executing transformative events—from intimate gatherings to international conferences. My career has been built on an unwavering commitment to innovation, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative approach to ensure that every event exceeds expectations. Along the way, I've been fortunate to be recognized with honours such as "Planner of the Year" by Smart Meetings and a spot on the "40 Under 40" by Connect x BizBash.

But more than accolades, it's the connections I've built and the stories we've shaped together that truly inspire me. It was the Guinness World Record attempt to host the largest online event gathering, GMID Goes Virtual, in 2020, which connects almost all the industry associations across the globe. It was #EventprofsBreakShit that I co-founded in 2021, seeking an honest, authentic, but joyful way to explore event technology. 

These are the real rewards of our work, and they underscore the power of collaboration in our industry.

At ICCA, we're not just organizing meetings—we're creating spaces where ideas flourish, communities grow, and the future of our industry is redefined. I'd love to connect if you're interested in exploring how we can collaborate, build meaningful partnerships, or simply share ideas. Let's work together to amplify the value of international meetings and create sustainable, innovative solutions for the future.

Are you ready to shape the future of international association meetings? Let's connect and make an impact together.

Shawn (Yih-Hsiang) Cheng

Be Present LLC

Chief Executive Officer

I serve business owners and C-Level executives to take the guesswork out of marketing their business on LinkedIn.

Marketing Consultant

DAHLIA+Agency

As a part of the DAHLIA+Agency team, I’m dedicated to being present, actively listening, and creating unforgettable onsite learning experiences at conferences for your event participants, and for your event teams.
Think of how these learning experiences can be done for your attendees, as potential sponsorship opportunities, for your executive board members, or for your internal teams [think brown bag lunch and learn]. 
I’m passionate about coaching:
- Insights on LinkedIn strategy
- Unlocking your LinkedIn profile’s potential
- Optimizing your productivity 
- Exploring the possibilities of AI
- Streamlining workflows with the help of technology
- Empowering YOU to be a better version of yourself
- Promoting collaboration in a hybrid world

To learn more about these activations and for a quick call click here:
https://gamma.app/docs/Onsite-Activations-zmh0lik0c3vmwq8?mode=doc

Productivity Ninja & AI Explorer

Resilient Events Podcast aka Rizpod

Podcast Producer & Host

EnergizeGrowth LLC

Director of Special Events

Spread The Positive

Podcast Host

StreamYard

As Commissioner of the Streamyard Producers Program, I aim to grow Streamyard's brand through a robust program geared towards remote producers improving their skillset and serves the larger Streamyard community.

Commissioner of Streamyard Producers Program

Downtown Works

My tasks include organizing guests, producing the show and spreading the word about the Downtown Works community.

Live Stream Producer

TEAM NBS Media 

Represented the Nuts and Bolts Media team at local events as a member of the press for the She Believes Cup (US Women's Soccer), espnW Summit and various online-focused events.

Live Streaming Producer

University of San Diego Professional Studies

Marketing Instructor

SoCal Surf

Director of Marketing

I help leaders plan events. I’d love to connect with anyone who values meaningful gatherings and wants to create experiences that truly make an impact. 

I believe leadership isn't only about making decisions—it’s about having the clarity, confidence, and space to lead with intention.

The best decisions come when we pause, reflect, and choose with intention. That’s why I founded Be Present LLC—to help leaders and teams ditch the overwhelm and focus on what truly matters.

I love mindful leadership, simplifying strategy, and showing leaders how AI can work for them instead of against them. My work-from-anywhere lifestyle has shaped how I see leadership, business, and growth.

Events shouldn’t just be meetings. They should be experiences that spark clarity and connection.

Beyond work, you’ll find me traveling for fútbol, sipping my way through coffee shops on my #HowDoYouLikeYourCoffeeTour, or proving that mindfulness is a leadership superpower.

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